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A judge has issued an arrest warrant for the wife of actor RANDY QUAID after she skipped her latest court date on Thursday (16Dec10).
Evi Quaid was due to appear in a Santa Barbara, California court for a probation hearing, stemming from a felony vandalism case. She and her husband were arrested in September (10) for allegedly squatting illegally in a California home they once owned.
The Quaids had skipped three prior court dates relating to the charges and have launched a bid for asylum in Canada, insisting they fear for their welfare if they return to California.
But Evi, 47, is a wanted woman yet again - on Thursday, a judge approved a new $100,000 (£66,700) arrest warrant.
Her failure to show prompted her attorney, Robert Sanger, to quit as her legal representative.
She is believed to have stayed in Canada, where she is a citizen, to be with her husband.

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Actor MEL GIBSON has been granted extra visitation time with his baby girl in the latest round of custody court battles with his ex-girlfriend OKSANA GRIGORIEVA.
The Braveheart star has been locked in a bitter fight with the Russian singer over custody of little Lucia since the couple split earlier this year (10), with Grigorieva accusing her ex of attacking her during a heated argument in January (10).
Gibson’s legal advisors argued her public comments suggest she’s only interested in damaging his reputation, and they requested the actor be given full custody of Lucia, with Grigorieva only allowed monitored visits during the day.
The warring parents had signed an agreement in May (10) granting them both joint physical and legal custody of the tot, while Gibson was entitled to a total of six days of visitation with Lucia, including three overnight visits, every two weeks.
Grigorieva had hoped to have the actor stripped of the overnight stays.
The case returned to a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday (17Dec10) and Judge Scott Gordon agreed to increase the amount of visitation for Gibson.
Details of the ruling have not been released, but sources tell TMZ.com the additional time only amounts to a few extra hours a week.

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Jailed WESLEY SNIPES’ lawyer has filed a new appeal against the actor’s three-year prison term for tax evasion, requesting officials free the star so he can fight his case in the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Blade star spent two years fighting his 2008 conviction for failing to file tax returns and recently lost an appeal and a request for a retrial.
He surrendered to authorities on 9 December (10) and is currently incarcerated in a minimum security prison in Pennsylvania.
But his attorneys are refusing to give up the fight to free the embattled star and they filed new documents in a Florida court on Friday (17Dec10) asking the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn a previous ruling which denied him bail last week (ends10Dec10).
Snipes’ legal team wants the judges at the Supreme Court to decide whether the actor should be granted a new trial following fresh revelations about alleged jury misconduct during his 2008 case, according to TMZ.com.
The latest allegations stem from claims made by an unnamed member of the 2008 jury, who emailed Snipes’ lawyers earlier this year (10). The juror claimed three people on the panel had decided on their verdict before the trial had begun.

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U.S. President BARACK OBAMA has announced his intention to appoint JON BON JOVI to the White House Council on Community Solutions.
The It’s My Life singer has handed out charity millions to communities all over America, through his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation organisation, and now he is set to be rewarded with a top post.
As a member of the newly-formed council, the rocker will provide advice to the President on the best ways to "mobilise citizens, nonprofits, businesses and government to work more effectively together to solve specific community needs." Of his council members, Obama says, "These impressive men and women have dedicated their lives and careers to civic engagement and social innovation. I commend them for their outstanding contributions to their communities, and I am confident that they will serve the American people well in their new roles on the White House Council for Community Solutions. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead."

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YOKO ONO has donated a limited edition commemorative coin featuring JOHN LENNON to an auction benefiting a children’s hospital in the late BEATLES star’s hometown.
Ono is a patron of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, England, and she’s backing their fundraising initiative, the Imagine appeal.
She’s handed over a special coin, one of only 5,000, depicting Lennon with long hair and sideburns, as well as his trademark round glasses, to an auction to help generate cash for the fund.
Ono says, "This special one-off gold coin, made by the Royal Mint, is being donated to Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, of which I am a patron.
"This amazing place, one of Europe’s biggest and busiest children’s hospitals, is very close to my heart and I hope that they can auction this coin and use the proceeds from it to help continue the incredible care and support they provide for children in the North West and all of Europe." The coin will be sold off in June (11).

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DURAN DURAN star SIMON LE BON provoked an apology from a TV presenter on Friday (17Dec10) when he let slip a four-letter word during a live show.
The Rio hitmaker was being interviewed on panel show Loose Women and was recounting his early days in the music business with a punk band called Dog Days when he revealed they were once branded "dog s**t" by a venue promoter.
And although the singer tried to mutter the obscenity under his breath, panicked presenter Kate Thornton told viewers, "It’s a naughty word and we are sorry for Simon’s potty-mouth." But Le Bon was adamant he had not audibly cursed, adding: "I didn’t say it! I didn’t say it! I just said ‘Dog shh…’"

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Rockers AVENGED SEVENFOLD will start 2011 with a new drummer after parting ways with MIKE PORTNOY.
The band hired Dream Theater’s Portnoy as a temporary stand-in to join them on tour over the summer (10) following the tragic death of founding member Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan in December 2009.
But Portnoy reveals he has been booted from the line-up, suggesting he had hoped to rock on with the group for a little longer.
In a post on his website, he writes: "Sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end.
"The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me. I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was the initial plan.
"I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them. I am proud to always be part of the Avenged Sevenfold family and history. I also adore the Avenged Sevenfold fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band… thank you!" Avenged Sevenfold have yet to announce a new drummer to join them on the road when they kick off their U.S. tour in January (11).

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Pop star ZAC HANSON has become a father for a second time - his wife has given birth to a baby girl.
The 25-year-old Hanson brother and his wife Kate welcomed little Junia Rose Ruth into their family on Wednesday (15Dec10), weighing in at eight pounds and seven ounces (3.8 kilograms). She joins their two-year-old son Shepherd.
And the drummer is delighted to have the latest addition to their family home just in time for the holidays.
He tells People.com, "We couldn’t imagine a better Christmas gift than this sweet little girl.
"In just the short time she’s been here, she’s enriched our family and our lives beyond measure. We’re looking forward to celebrating the season with our family and introducing her to everyone." The couple wed in 2006.

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The son of Oscar-winning composer JOSEPH BROOKS has been indicted on charges stemming from the death of his fashion designer girlfriend in New York last week (09Dec10).
Nicholas Brooks, son of the acclaimed screenwriter/composer, was questioned by police in the early hours of 9 December (10) after the body of Sylvie Cachay was found submerged in a bathtub at a New York City hotel room.
The 24 year old was reported to be helping police with their enquiries following the gruesome discovery at the star-studded Soho House building in Manhattan, but he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and strangulation and formerly charged on 10 December (10).
He was indicted during a Manhattan court hearing on Thursday (16Dec10), although the details of the counts against him have been sealed until 4 January (11).
Brooks, who was not present for the indictment, will remain in custody in a Queens jail without bail until that date, reports the New York Post.
An investigation into the cause of Cachay’s death is still ongoing and toxicology results are pending.

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ROBERT CARLYLE’s sci-fi TV show STARGATE UNIVERSE has been cancelled after two seasons.
The series, a spin-off from popular 1994 film Stargate, will come to an end in the spring (11) following the broadcast of the final episodes of season two.
Carlyle won a Best Actor prize for his role in the show at the 2010 Gemini Awards.
The news comes following the axe of another show on America’s Syfy network, Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica, which was halted mid-season in October (10) due to falling ratings, with the final episodes due for broadcast in January (11).

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Fans of tragic KUNG FU and KILL BILL star DAVID CARRADINE are set for a festive treasure trove of offerings from the star’s estate - his belongings and designs are to be sold on eBay.com in the coming weeks.
Memorabilia and other items of interest that are currently up on the auction website include his leather vest worn in TV and film productions, an engagement ring and a plaster and bronze cast of his lips.
Also up for grabs, his autobiography, Endless Highway, signed to his fourth wife, Marina Anderson, which comes complete with a cigarette burn on the front cover.
Upcoming items include a sterling silver dragon pin with ruby eyes which Carradine designed and crafted.
The actor was found hanging in the closet of his Bangkok, Thailand hotel room in June 2009. Investigators found the cause of death to be asphyxiation and Thai police reports suggested he died accidentally during a dangerous solo sex game.

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ANNE HATHAWAY sent a group of New York school children into a screaming frenzy on Thursday (16Dec10) when she made a surprise appearance and announced they would be performing alongside her at the 2011 Oscars.
The Devil Wears Prada actress paid a visit to Public School 22 after their annual Christmas concert to break the big news to the pupils, revealing they would be flown out to Los Angeles two days before the 27 February (11) event to walk the red carpet with her.
They will then join Hathaway on stage to show off their vocal talents in front of a star-studded crowd.
Hathaway will co-host the Academy Awards with James Franco.

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Troubled boxer FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR. has been taken into custody by Las Vegas police, hours after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
The sportsman became a wanted man on Thursday (16Dec10), relating to a charge of criminal battery following an alleged parking dispute with a security guard in November (10), when he reportedly jabbed the man in the face.
The case returned to court this week (16Dec10) after prosecutors complained the star had received preferential treatment during a hearing earlier this month (Dec10), prompting the judge to sign off on the new warrant.
But Mayweather, Jr. was apprehended by cops on Thursday night after a casino bodyguard recognised him and alerted the local authorities to his whereabouts, reports TMZ.com.
The boxer was still in custody as WENN went to press. If convicted, he faces up to six months behind bars and a $1,000 (£670) fine.

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Married DEXTER co-stars MICHAEL C. HALL and JENNIFER CARPENTER separated over the summer (10) - four months before they announced plans to divorce.
The actors, who play brother and sister on the hit drama, confirmed earlier this week (14Dec10) they had split after two years together.
Carpenter moved to officially end the marriage on Thursday (16Dec10), when she filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court, and the documents reveal the pair actually parted ways back in August (10).
She lists the date of separation as 9 August, 2010, citing "irreconcilable differences", reports TMZ.com.
The actress is asking for spousal support and legal costs.
The couple has no children.
The divorce papers were lodged on the same day their Dexter co-star Julia Stiles was forced to blast rumours she had been romantically involved with Hall, insisting she had "absolutely nothing to do" with the breakdown of their marriage.

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PRISCILLA PRESLEY has paid tribute to her late NAKED GUN co-star LESLIE NIELSEN in a heartfelt magazine essay.
The funnyman died of complications from pneumonia, aged 84, last month (Nov10) and Presley decided to put her thoughts about him into words for a new Entertainment Weekly magazine article.
The actress recalls how Nielsen helped to calm her nerves on the set of the 1988 movie and she’ll always remember his sense of fun.
She reveals he greeted her for the first time with a fart machine.
Presley recalls, "I didn’t know how to react… He saw the look on my face and started laughing. He took his hand from his pocket and pulled out this gadget that he carried with him all the time… his whoopee cushion.
"That prank broke the ice to a friendship I will always cherish." But she admits it was tough to keep a straight face on the set of the film: "I usually couldn’t get through the first or second take of a scene."

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA embraced the holiday spirit during her promotional trip to Germany this week (beg13Dec10) by taking her new boyfriend on a romantic outing to a traditional Christmas market in Berlin.
The singer has been touring Europe to promote her new movie Burlesque, and after stops in London and Paris, France, she headed to Germany for another premiere.
Aguilera’s new beau Matt Rutler has accompanied her on the trip and they took time out from work on Thursday (16Dec10) to sightsee in Berlin.
The pair was photographed visiting a traditional festive fair in the city, sipping mulled wine and feasting on sugared almonds, before dashing back to the hotel to change for the red carpet event later that evening, according to People.com.
The singer split from husband Jordan Bratman in October (10) and went public with her new romance last month (Nov10).

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FOO FIGHTERS frontman DAVE GROHL has signed up to join the star-studded cast of the upcoming MUPPETS movie, according to a U.K report.
The former Nirvana percussionist will make a cameo appearance in the family-friendly film, taking Animal’s place in his band when the drum-crazy muppet is ordered to attend anger-management classes, according to NME.com.
Jack Black, Amy Adams, Zach Galifianakis, Emily Blunt and Ricky Gervais will all appear in the new film, the first in the popular franchise since 1999’s Muppets From Space.

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Canadian singer MICHAEL BUBLE regularly undergoes therapy sessions because talking over his problems helps him "learn" about himself.
The Crazy Love hitmaker has previously admitted signing up for counselling following his 2008 split from actress Emily Blunt.
The star admits he still seeks professional guidance, despite feeling "happier" than ever, as he likes to discuss his inner feelings.
He tells British morning show Daybreak, "I like my life, I’m happy. I think I’m a happier person than I ever was. I think I’m a content person in who I am.
"I don’t know if I should say these things but I go to therapy. Not because I’m some unstable dude but because I learn about myself and it’s nice to take the time to go and talk to somebody and get things off your chest."

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